How Popular (or Rare) was Silas in 2022?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#88
2022 Rank
4,025
2022 Births
#71
Best Rank (2025)
4,639
Peak Year (2025)
62,326
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 433
Rarity Factor (2022)

📊 The Silas Story

Silas is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #88 in 2022 with 4,025 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 4,639 births ranking #71. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,844.4%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 433 boys born was named Silas. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Latin and biblical use  |  Meaning: of the forest; woods

Silas is a calm, handsome classic often connected with the woods or forest. It has a gentle biblical feel while still sounding sharp and modern.

The name is known from the New Testament and later stayed in steady use through Christian naming. Its modern popularity comes from being soft, strong, and slightly old-world all at once.

Did you know?Silas feels biblical to many parents, but its deeper name texture also carries a strong nature association.
Similar namesSeth, Simon, Sage, Shiloh, Samuel

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